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23-year-old man dead after car collides with motorcycle
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say Route 502 in Spring Brook Township was closed after a crash. According to the Lackawanna County Communications Center, a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle at 4:16 p.m. along Route 502 in Spring Brook Township. Route 502 was closed between both intersections of Ashton Mountain Road, […]
Man accused of throwing baked potato at 11-year-old
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he assaulted an 11-year-old and threw a baked potato at him during an argument. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Friday, October 4 around 1:30 a.m. officers were called to Scott Street for a report of a domestic dispute. Once on […]
Two wanted on vehicle theft charges in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking for two men wanted for various vehicle theft charges. According to Hazleton City Police Department, on October 5, 2023 around 2:00 a.m., officers pulled over a Honda CRV that had a fake temporary tag from Georgia. Officers identified the three men in the car as […]
PD: New York Man Takes “Stolen” Car On 3-Hour “Test Drive” To Hudson Valley
A New York City man gave a bizarre excuse as to why he was found driving a reported stolen car in the Hudson Valley. The New Rochelle Police Department confirmed a car stolen from the state of Pennsylvania was found in the Lower Hudson Valley. Stolen Car From Pennsylvania Found...
Riverfest weekend underway in Berwick
BERWICK, Pa. — As far as the eye can see, vendors and food trucks packed the midway at the test track park in Berwick. It's all for the opening day of Riverfest. "It's wonderful, especially with all of the rain we had at the fair and everything. It's nice to actually have some sunshine peeking through the trees," said Charity Lynn of Berwick.
Pennsylvania high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 4, 2024
Bayard Rustin High School 14, Downingtown East High School 7. Bonner & Prendergast 41, Father Judge High School 14. • Sign up for PennLive’s high school sports newsletter here. Central Martinsburg 40, Penns Valley 6. Central Valley 46, Pittsburgh North Catholic 38. Central York 62, Northeastern 13. Chambersburg 28,...
Late Nanticoke coach legacy lives on through student living with autism
BERWICK, Pa. — For his entire life, Caden Smith dreamed of playing football. After the late Greater Nanticoke Area High School Head Coach Scott Dennis passed away in August, Caden continues to play in honor of his mentor. "It's always been my dream. Me and my uncle's dream, and...
Back to the Grind Fall Festival
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Could you ask for any better weather for a weekend fall festival? The Back to the Grind Fall Festival is underway at Wilkes-Barre Public Square. It is filled with food, live music, and even a scavenger hunt. More than 50 vendors are taking part. The three-day event is sponsored by […]
Apple picking at Brace's Orchard | Jeremy's Journeys
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Last fall, Jeremy and his mother visited Brace's Orchard in Dallas in Luzerne County. With apple-picking season once again upon us, Jeremy takes you on a journey through the orchard. Brace's has been around since the early 1800s. For nine generations, the Brace family has...
Annual "Walk to End" epilepsy in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania held its annual "Walk to End Epilepsy" at Kirby Park on Saturday morning. After the walk around the city park, participants of all ages enjoyed entertainment. Event organizers hope this walk brings more awareness to epilepsy. Mary Loughlin, with the...
Scranton woman's last wish for mental health awareness
SCRANTON, Pa. — On August 3rd, 2016, Katie Marie Shoener lost her battle with bipolar disorder to suicide. Still, nine years later, her family and friends are fulfilling what they believe was her one last wish with the 5Kate run every year. Nicole Lynch is a board member of Katie's Foundation and is one of Katie's best friends.
Man arrested in connection with Scranton salt company fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Scranton Police say they have arrested a man in connection with the multiple alarm arson last Wednesday. The Scranton Police Department announced that they have arrested 41-year-old Anthony Dick in connection with the September 25 fire at Schoenberg Salt Company. The press release states that this stems from an investigation with […]
Drop boxes will be allowed in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 News confirmed that Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo sent an email to county council Friday evening informing them that she will deploy drop boxes but still has grave concerns about safety. The letter from the Attorney General was a factor in her decision to allow the four drop boxes. Right now, it […]
PSP investigating disappearance of a man from 1968
CONYNGHAM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police are asking for tips regarding the disappearance of a man in November of 1968. State police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Benjamin Krupinski. Krupinski was 62 years old at the time and was last seen leaving the Rinehimer Inn near Lily Lake in Conyngham Township. […]
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